Former Sac sheriff: Dorner is a unique threat

A former Los Angeles police officer who is being sought in connection with three killings presents a unique and dangerous threat, according to retired Sacramento sheriff John McGinness.

"The biggest thing about (Christopher Dorner) I believe is his apparent unabashed wanton desire to kill police officers. That puts him in a group all his own," McGinness told KCRA 3.

McGinness recalled other cases of officers who have committed crimes, but said those often involved friends and family members.

In 2002, former Sacramento sheriff's deputy Chu Vue was convicted of plotting the murder of his wife's lover.

Dorner served from 2005 to 2008 for the Los Angeles Police Department until he was fired for making false statements against a supervisor.

He is a former Navy officer.

McGinness said Dorner would likely be familiar with the tactics law enforcement is using to try to find him.

"Issues relative to lighting and positioning and where they would be. And tactics that they would use (to) confront somebody like this. So, he can anticipate their move," McGinness said.

For the third time since 2010, the California Highway Patrol issued a statewide law enforcement warning, known as a Blue Alert.

Electronic message signs along the state's freeways flashed a description of the gray Nissan pickup truck Dorner was believed to be driving.

"We don't know exactly where he is heading. The other thing is, we may have individuals driving from Southern California or driving down south. So, we want to make sure we get the information out to everyone," said Adrian Quintero, of the CHP.

People who have registered with an online alert service called Nixle received a phone text message about Dorner.

Quintero added that so far, there have been no indications that Dorner has ties to Northern California and no reported sightings of him outside of Southern California.

"I don't think it's likely (he's come to Northern California), but I guarantee you wise, savvy law enforcement officers in this area are mindful of this guy," McGinness said.

McGinness said he doubts Dorner will be apprehended alive.

"He's either going to die at his own hand (or) he'll die at the hands of the police," McGinness said. "And my concern is ... my prayer is, that there's no additional victims added to that list."

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